Arsenal may revive Chamakh interest in January, admits Wenger

18 September 2009 15:18
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he may 'reconsider' a move for Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh when the transfer window re-opens in January.[LNB]The Gunners were strongly linked with a £10m swoop for the Morocco international before the September 1 deadline.[LNB] Wanted: Bordeaux star Marouane Chamakh is being tracked by several clubs[LNB]Chamakh's agent claims Wenger sees the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for Emmanuel Adebayor, who was sold to Manchester City during the summer, but the in-demand striker has attracted rival interest from both West Ham and Juventus.[LNB]The Arsenal manager said: "He is a player we were close to signing, but at the moment we have lost a little bit of touch with him because there is no transfer period now.[LNB]'We might reconsider the position if it is needed in January.'[LNB]  Arsenal and West Ham still in the hunt for Chamakh despite Juventus talksWenger warns Wigan that Arsenal are ready to take out frustrations at fortress EmiratesEboue: My old pal Adebayor deserved ban and we haven't spoke sinceARSENAL FC

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